At a Glance
Median Income
$41,196
$21,577 per capita
Home Value
$189,300
Zillow: $278,643
Median Rent
$780/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
19.0% smoking rate
How Coldspring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coldspring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coldspring a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coldspring residents earn a median household income of $41,196 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,577. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Coldspring is $189,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,643. Median rent is $780/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
13.6% of adults in Coldspring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coldspring has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,372
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,196
Per Capita$21,577
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$523M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A
Home Value$189,300
Rent$780
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$278,643
Housing Units554
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,991/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation368 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute33 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Coldspring was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.